from BHAA Swords 31/01/09
The worst of the weather seems to have passed by the time of the race on Saturday. The new location for registration seems to have worked well. There was a very good turnout for these races. The organisers of this race are not part of a large organisation but are two local farmers, Paul Barnwall and Matt Dwyer, who put in a huge effort to put on these races and we thank them and their colleagues for their efforts.
There were some unfamiliar names in the men’s results. Martin Quinn (Tesco) was a clear winner, followed by Brian Kirwan (Askea Sports) and Robbie Matthews (Wellmann). Noel Marum (Eircom) was first M40 and Mark Leacy (Secondary Teacher) showed that he will be a force to be reckoned with following his recent induction into the M45 category.
In the women’s race, Caitriona Jennings (PWC) was first, followed by Kate O’Neill (Instant Communications) and Louise Reilly (HSE). Honourable mention goes to Mags Greenan (W50) who took fourth place.
Full results are attached.
The next event is the Aer Lingus cross country races at ALSAA, Old Airport Road near Dublin Airport on Saturday next 07 February 2009. Women’s race 2.5 miles will be at 11.30am and the men’s race 5 miles will be at 12.00 noon. Further details from Gerry Martin 6241742 (h).
The online registration system is working well and we have had lots of renewals on the website. Thank you all. There is now a link from www.bhaa.ie to the registration form.
See you next Saturday.
